Men of Mark in New Zealand first published in 1886. Edited by Alfred Cox.
237pp
Biographical notices of men who have distinguished themselves, politically, officially or as enterprising and energetic colonists in New Zealand. In this attempt to place on record the acquirements and services of conspicuous men, past and present, connected with the history of New Zealand. The object of the author is to put forth a sober chronicle of facts and to make up a roll of the men who have made their mark as colonists.
In the old world there are standard works in which are recorded the names, titles and achievements of men of birth and of wealth inherited. in this work it is undertaken to record the men who urged on by the spirit of self-reliance have faced and conquered obstacles; of men who, in some form or other have contributed to the history of their adopted land.

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